Blessed are the peacemakers


Who they are

How they are blessed

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. C. Vanderlinde

Texts:
Matthew 10:32–42
Ephesians 2:11–22
Matthew 5:9

10th Commandment: In God's kingdom we have every good thing that He has made.


The LORD wants His children to trust in Him.

Jesus Christ trusted in God for us and in our place

The Holy Spirit helps us trust in God for everything

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Romans 5
2 Corinthians 12:7–10
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 44

God gives meaning to our life under the sun through His Son Jesus Christ


God shines His light on the vanity of human efforts (1:16-6:9)



a) He shows us the dead ends

b) He points us to the dangers

c) He calls us to look up to Him

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Ecclesiastes 1:16–18
Ecclesiastes 2:9–17
Ecclesiastes 4:7–16
Ecclesiastes 6:8–9

9th Commandment: God gives the gift of communication to strengthen our bond to one another


The LORD wants His children to be faithful witnesses for their neighbours

Jesus Christ was a faithful witness to His neighbour for us and in our place

The Holy Spirit helps us to be faithful witnesses to our neighbours

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Exodus 20:16
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43

Ecclesiastes


a) God speaks to us from beyond the sun

b) God knows about our life under the sun

c) God came down to us in His Son

God gives meaning to our life under the sun through His Son Jesus Christ.


God gave us a place in His wise plan

God does answer all our questions

God reveals how we can glorify Him today

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Ecclesiastes 1
Ecclesiastes 6
Ecclesiastes 12

Reading: Matthew 6:19-34. Text: Lord's Day 42. 8 th commandment: the LORD
gives us the material gifts that we need to worship Him .
1.The LORD wants His children to receive His gifts 2.Jesus Christ received God's gifts for us and in our place 3.The holy Spirit helps us to receive God's gifts in thankfulness

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Matthew 6
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 42

Reading: Matthew 22:1-14 Text: Psalm 15. God receives in grace all who love to love their neighbour.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Matthew 22
Psalm 15

Reading: Matthew 19:1-15, Revelation 19:6-10. Text: Lord's Day 41, Exodus 20:14.7th commandment: the LORD reveals that marriage is a holy and divine institution.
1.The LORD wants His children to honor marriage

2.Our LORD Jesus honored marriage for us and in our place. 3.The Holy Spirit helps us to honor marriage.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58. Theme: Christ's resurrection triumph shines through in all our labour. We labour in the Lord, 1. knowing the end result. 2. Steadfast in our purpose. 3. Committed to excellence.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
1 Corinthians 15:50–58

We see that the LORD wants His children to honour marriage
1 Understanding its place
2 Valuing its purpose
3 Guarding its purity
Text: Lord's Day 41

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 41